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Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (68 on Metacritic), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.8 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses
- Steve CarellGreg Russo
- Charly CliveKatie Russo
- Danielle DeadwylerDylan Shepard
- Phil DunsterArchie Bates
- John C. McGinleyWalter Mann
- Lauren TsaiSunny Salewski